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GCW 760S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,415 mi
Last recorded35,415 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 760S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,322 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,180 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 35,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,491 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 33,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,736 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,736 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 33,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2007 33,658 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 33,658 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,502 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 33,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GCW 760S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCW 760S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCW 760S?

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What year was GCW 760S registered?

GCW 760S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1978.

Is GCW 760S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCW 760S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCW 760S have outstanding finance?

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